Source coupons.

Medaglia d’Ora Coffee recently offered a free sample to people who “liked” their Facebook page, and Eight O’ Clock Coffee’s web site has a coupon for $1 off any bag.

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“If you bring your own reusable cup or coffee mug you save 10 cents on the price of your drink,” says Freeman.

Even saving a paper cup can get you as much as 50 cents off a refill during the same visit, depending on the shop.

Rethink your drink.

“Not only will customers help that other New Year’s resolution of losing 5 pounds, but customers will save big money by ordering simple drinks like coffee, espresso or a cappuccino,” says Chuck Patton, owner of BirdRockCoffee.com.

He continues, “Milk can be more expensive for a coffee roaster than coffee.”

Modify single-brew cups.

“If you’re a Keurig lover, like me, you have to learn to make your own K cups with the reusable My K-Cup,” says Kyle James, founder of Rather-Be-Shopping.com.

He adds, “For under $10 you can make your own K-cups and they’ll literally cost you 3 to 5 cents per cup, rather than the expensive pre-packed K-cups than can run up to 90 cents each. Over the course of a year you can easily save hundreds of dollars and get a great cup of coffee every time.”

Join frequent-buyer programs.

Shops usually have loyalty programs, whether you’re buying a fresh cup or beans to brew your own at home. You might get better pricing, or more commonly, a free coffee every few visits.

With that in mind, Patton suggests timing your visit. “Buy your pounds of coffee in the morning, when you really want that free cup of coffee,” he says.

Frugal Foodie is a journalist based in New York City who spends her days writing about personal finance and obsessing about what she’ll have for dinner. Chat with her on Twitter through @MintFoodie.